Ypsilanti

Police Blotter: Sept. 23 - 29

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of September 23 through September 29.

Police Blotter: September 16 - September 21

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University, during the week of September 16 through September 21.

Lil Baby performs at 2019 NVRCH Music Festival

Rapper Lil Baby headlined inaugural NVRCH Music Festival in honor of fallen EMU student

By Ashlee Buhler · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

The music festival was created by two former EMU students in honor of their friend, Jayquon Tillman, who was murdered at a party in 2017.

One dead, one injured in shooting outside Tom's Party Store on Ballard and Cross St.

By Tyler Gaw · Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019

Shooting Outside Tom’s Party Store on Ballard and Cross Currently being investigated by Ypsilanti Police

Police Blotter: September 9 - September 14

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019

The police blotter is a report of crime that has taken place in Ypsilanti or at Eastern Michigan University, during the week of Sept. 9 through Sept. 14.

Ypsilanti after-school program worker charged with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019

Ypsilanti man, Levi Gardner, is being charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. Gardner worked for Ypsilanti after-school programs, including Bright Futures through EMU.

New skatepark concept designs revealed at community workshop

By Sophia Kalakailo · Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019

On Sept. 11, members of the public and local skaters attended a community workshop for the Ypsilanti CommUNITY Skatepark to discuss new concept designs.

Several parking changes potentially headed for Depot Town and Downtown Ypsilanti

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

Several parking improvements, including new pay-by-phone technology, could debut in the city of Ypsilanti within the next year. At the Sept. 10 City Council Meeting, the Downtown Development Authority presented a plan that included several parking changes in Depot Town and Downtown Ypsilanti.

Shooting in apartment complex off Leforge Road

Shooting on Leforge Road being investigated by Ypsilanti Police

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019

Ypsilanti Police investigation continues on a felonious assault shooting that occurred on Leforge Road. None of the individuals are being reported as EMU students. The story will be updated with more information as soon as it becomes available.

City council members vote to remove gay pride, transgender pride, Black Lives Matter flags from council chambers

By Ashlee Buhler · Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019

Members of the Ypsilanti City Council voted to remove gay pride, transgender pride and Black Lives Matter flags from the council chambers during the Aug. 27 meeting. The resolution, which passed 5-2, states that City Council does not want to become a forum to advertise or promote any particular ideology. As a result, it was agreed upon that the only flags allowed in the council chambers are the United States of America, the state of Michigan and the city of Ypsilanti flags.

Willow Run hosts annual Thunder Over Michigan air show

By Pamela Mohar · Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019

The annual Thunder Over Michigan air show took place at Willow Run airport on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4. Patrons were treated to exciting aerial displays, activities for all ages, and a variety of community vendors. The air show will return next year on August 29-30, 2020.

City of Ypsilanti to turn fire-damaged building into affordable housing with emphasis on senior citizens

By Ashlee Buhler · Wednesday, July 24, 2019

The Ypsilanti City Council approved a purchase during the July 16 city council meeting that will bring affordable housing with an emphasis on senior housing to Ypsilanti. The building, located at 206-210 N. Washington, was formerly a 16-unit apartment building that caught on fire in January 2017.

Booksilanti is a celebration of books, culture and community

By Pamela Mohar · Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Booksilanti celebrated its inauguration this past Saturday. Hosted by the Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse as well as various other local organizations, Booksilanti boasted 25 local vendors and authors. Hailed as a celebration of reading, Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse Events and Non-Profit Manager, Krista Jacob, said the community response to this celebration has been overwhelming. They plan to make Booksilanti an annual event.

City Councilman Anthony Morgan launches Y-Town S.W.A.G.

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, July 12, 2019

Y-Town S.W.A.G. Summer Without Any Guns is a campaign, started by Ypsilanti City Councilman Anthony Morgan, with the goal of raising awareness for gun violence and creating safe places throughout the community.

Ypsilanti's 90th annual Fourth of July parade made a bang

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, July 7, 2019

The Fourth of July parade has been an Ypsilanti tradition for 90 years.

Ozone House coming to Ypsilanti this November

By Megan Girbach · Friday, July 5, 2019

This November, Ozone House, a homeless shelter helping youth ages 10 to 24, will be coming to Ypsilanti. This organization will help the homeless community in Washtenaw County have access to shelter and many other resources.

City of Ypsilanti hires Ken Hobbs as fire chief after public outcry over his initial rejection

By Dan D'Introno · Monday, June 10, 2019

Stephen “Ken” Hobbs has been selected as fire chief for the City of Ypsilanti after his initial rejection by the former city manager. The now resigned manager chose to elect a candidate from outside the city over the much respected Hobbs who has served with the Ypsilanti Fire Department for 33 years.

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